This Radio Soap Opera Isn't Your Typical Tearjerker
It sounds like another melodramatic show: pregnant teen heroine with a boyfriend who's a substance abuser. But there's a lot more to this soap.
Health & Safety
Napster's Sean Parker Invests $250 Million In Immunotherapy Research
The tech superstar, who's also known for his role in helping shape Facebook, has drawn more than 300 scientists to this area. Jeff Bluestone, head of the new endeavor, discusses the effort.
The Human Body's Complicated Relationship With Fungi
Among the microbes that live in us and on us, bacteria have gotten most of the attention. Now scientists are exploring the fungi and their effects on health.
A Baby Boom In A Refugee Camp Is A Mixed Blessing
5,000 babies have been born in the Zaatari camp in Jordan. The moms receive great care. But some feel unduly pressured by their husbands to have babies to make up for lives lost in Syria's civil war.
Political Columnist Ron Fournier Talks New Book 'Love That Boy'
Tyler Fournier has Asperger's. His dad, Ron Fournier, columnist for The Atlantic and National Journal, tells NPR's Scott Simon about what he's learned from his son and his new book, "Love That Boy."
Coffee Workers' Concerns Brew Over Chemical's Link To Lung Disease
A chemical called diacetyl, which is released as a natural byproduct of the coffee roasting process, has been linked to lung disease. A CDC group advises coffee plants to take precautions.
A Son In Chains. A Depressed Mom. Here's What Helped
Two real-life stories show why funding for mental health care is critical — in every country.
Coming Soon To A Tortilla Near You: A Vitamin To Prevent Birth Defects
The FDA says tacos, tamales and other foods made with corn masa flour can now be fortified with folic acid. The move is aimed at reducing severe brain defects in babies born to Hispanic women.
Doctors Unsure About How To Talk With Patients About End-Of-Life Care
Medicare now pays doctors $86 to discuss end-of-life care in an office visit that covers topics such as hospice, living wills and do-not-resuscitate orders. But how should doctors get a chat rolling?
Nurses Say Stress Interferes With Caring For Their Patients
Almost one-quarter of ICU nurses have symptoms of PTSD, studies find, and other nurses are seriously stressed at work, too. Some hospitals are trying to come up with ways to help them cope.